š Top Crypto Hacker Hotspots in 2025: From Silicon Swaps to Social Scams
USA, Nigeria & India Dominate the Dark Side of Digital Wealth
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As of 2025, the country most associated with crypto hackers isn't officially listed by city but rather by nation, based on cybercrime activity, scam origination, and crypto-related hacking incidents.
Hereās how the countries you've listed compare in terms of crypto hacking and fraud activity:
š„ United State
Most targeted country for crypto hacks due to the high concentration of exchanges, users, and capital
Also a top origin of sophisticated hacking groups and ransomware (e.g., from within or via compromised infrastructure).
Many SIM-swap, phishing, and social engineering cases come from the U.S.
š„ Nigeria
Known for advance-fee scams and social engineering.
Rapidly growing number of crypto fraud rings due to low law enforcement capacity in cybercrime and economic incentives
Peer-to-peer fraud and romance scams using crypto are common.
š„ India
Large number of scam call centers and phishing networks.
Often involved in tech support scams and impersonation schemes using crypto.
Less high-level crypto hacking but growing rapidly.
š¬š§ London (UK)
London is more of a financial hub and target than origin.
Some fraud rings and laundering operations exist, but fewer technical hacker groups compared to others.
š«š· Paris (France)
Relatively low volume of hacker activity in crypto.
France is active in crypto regulation enforcement and international cybercrime cooperation.
š Summary Ranking (Crypto Hacker Origin - 2025):
RankCountryActivity Type1United StatesTechnical hacks, SIM swaps, insider attacks2NigeriaSocial engineering, scams, fraud3IndiaPhishing, fake exchanges, impersonation4UK (London)Laundering, minor fraud groups5France (Paris)Minimal crypto hacking origin
š Note: North Korea (not listed in your list) is considered the #1 country in state-sponsored crypto hacking, especially via the Lazarus Group, responsible for billions in crypto theft (e.g., Axie Infinity hack).
